EPA declined to challenge federal utility on new gas plant
By TRAVIS LOLLER and JONATHAN MATTISE Associated Press NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — When the nation’s largest public utility recently decided to…
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UN says 73 migrants presumed dead in vessel mishap off Libya
By JAMEY KEATEN and SAMY MAGDY Associated Press GENEVA (AP) — The United Nations migration agency says at least 73 Europe-bound migrants are…
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LIMA, Peru (AP) — Peru’s culture ministry has announced that Machu Picchu, an Inca-era stone citadel nestled in its southeastern jungle, reopened…
Continue ReadingPolyMet mine in Minnesota becomes NewRange Copper Nickel
By STEVE KARNOWSKI Associated Press ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — PolyMet Mining and Teck Resources have finalized a joint venture to complete the…
Continue ReadingMichael Jordan donates $10M to Make-A-Wish for 60th birthday
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Six-time NBA champion Michael Jordan is celebrating his 60th birthday on Friday by making a $10 million donation to…
Continue ReadingSinging communist anthem, China seniors protest benefit cuts
BEIJING (AP) — Chinese seniors singing the communist anthem have protested in the city of Wuhan over benefit cuts in a rare sign of confrontation…
Continue ReadingRetail sales jump as Americans defy inflation and rate hikes
By CHRISTOPHER RUGABER AP Economics Writer WASHINGTON (AP) — America’s consumers rebounded last month from a weak holiday shopping season by…
Continue ReadingGeorge M. Johnson and Leah Johnson have 7-figure book deal
NEW YORK (AP) — Two leading young adult authors have a seven-figure book deal to write a pair of novels centered on Black, queer characters. FSG…
Continue ReadingNATO chief eyes bigger defense budgets, hard spending target
By LORNE COOK Associated Press BRUSSELS (AP) — NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg is urging the 30 member countries to commit to spending at…
Continue ReadingHamilton on FIA rule: ‘Nothing will stop me from speaking’
By JENNA FRYER AP Auto Racing Writer Seven-time Formula One champion Lewis Hamilton insisted he will not be silenced by offseason rules that prohibit…
Continue ReadingPastors’ view: Sermons written by ChatGPT will have no soul
By DAVID CRARY AP National Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Among sermon writers, there is fascination – and unease – over the fast-expanding abilities…
Continue ReadingChina’s top diplomat starts weeklong Europe tour in Paris
PARIS (AP) — China’s top diplomat is in Paris, the first stop on a tour of Europe that comes amid rising tensions between the United States…
Continue ReadingRussian journalist sentenced to 6 years over Ukraine posts
MOSCOW (AP) — A Russian journalist has been convicted of disparaging her country’s military and received a six-year prison sentence. The…
Continue ReadingUK’s Labour Party says ex-leader Corbyn can’t run again
By JILL LAWLESS Associated Press LONDON (AP) — The leader of Britain’s Labour Party says former U.K. opposition leader Jeremy Corbyn, who led…
Continue ReadingHyundai, Kia update security after TikTok challenge thefts
By MICHELLE CHAPMAN AP Business Writer Hyundai and Kia are rolling out software updates to stem a raft of auto thefts related to a TikTok challenge…
Continue ReadingEU seeks new Russia sanctions package, targets Iran’s drones
By RAF CASERT Associated Press BRUSSELS (AP) — The European Union is considering a new set of sanctions totaling 11 billion euros to against Russia…
Continue ReadingScottish leader Nicola Sturgeon to resign after 8 years
By DANICA KIRKA Associated Press LONDON (AP) — Scottish First Minister Nicola Sturgeon on Wednesday announced her intention to resign, saying that…
Continue ReadingAmerican skier Shiffrin splits with longtime coach at worlds
By ANDREW DAMPF AP Sports Writer MERIBEL, France (AP) — American skier Mikaela Shiffrin has had an unexpected parting with longtime coach Mike Day…
Continue ReadingWaters off New England had 2nd warmest year on record in ’22
By PATRICK WHITTLE Associated Press PORTLAND, Maine (AP) — The waters off New England logged the second-warmest year in their recorded history last…
Continue ReadingFormer Swedish prime minister to lead soccer federation
STOCKHOLM (AP) — Former Swedish Prime Minister Fredrik Reinfeldt has been recommended to become the next president of the country’s soccer…
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